SADC Resource Mobilisation Strategy 4.4 Technical Assistance The SADC Secretariat shall identify the existing gaps in the technical capacities and Technical Assistance (TA). Procurement of TA shall be demand-driven and responsive to the Capacity Development Framework. The Secretariat shall develop guidelines on TA solicitation, recruitment, contracting/procurement, management, monitoring of performance and evaluation. 5 PILLAR 2: CAPACITY FOR RESOURCE MOBILISATION The SADC Secretariat shall establish a Resource Mobilisation Committee (S-RMC) with a mandate to support the processes necessary to implement resource mobilization activities and oversee the Secretariat’s efforts in obtaining resources from ICPs, in line with the SADC SPME. SADC resource mobilisation framework and guidelines shall indicate how to strengthen efforts made by the Secretariat in coordinating and mobilising financial and technical resources from cooperating partners to support the implementation of priorities as defined in the RISDP and SIPO plans. Resource mobilisation plans synchronized with the planning cycle will constitute important work-plans that support the implementation of the SADC MTS and guide the negotiation and interaction with ICPs. 16